Arenacross is back in Baltimore, and if you think you have what it takes to ride like the pros, there's a call for amateurs this weekend.

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The Royal Farms Arena has been transformed into a battle ground. In all, 150 truckloads of dirt have been hauled in to create Arenacross.

On Friday and Saturday, professional riders will compete in qualifying rounds during the day for spots in the night shows, and only the fastest 30 will make it.

"We have some of the world class Arenacross athletes coming here," Arenacross spokeswoman Lindsey Alkire said. "These are professionals and this is what they do for a living. It will absolutely be some crazy action."

Dave Ginolfi is hoping to be one of those who qualify for the evening races. He said he has been racing dirt bikes since he was 10 and on the Arenacross circuit for the past eight years.

"It's very competitive. The tighter you get with the track, the more competitive you are, the more intense it is," Ginolfi said. "A lot of people underestimate what we have to go through with our balance and core. Everything is coming so fast you have to be spot on all the time. You have to be OK with chaos. It's like a calm chaos. There are a lot of things going on and you just have to relax and take it as it comes."

If you think you have what it takes to race like the pros, Sunday is amateur day and you are invited to come out and try your luck on the course.

"We have over 30 categories for them to compete in," Alkire said. "There's something for every age and skill level. We love to get the local riders involved."

Alkire said they tame down the track on Sunday so it is not as intense as during the pro nights. She said they have riders as young as 4 who come out on amateur days.

"They are the future of the sport," she said. "Don't be intimidated. This is how all of our professional athletes got their start. They started when they were 4 years old and had a dream and acted upon it."

Arenacross will have events Jan. 15-17. For more information click here.